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PHP

ESCO reuse: sector-specific

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in PHP.

PHP — the techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in PHP. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › software and applications development and analysis Also known as: Hypertext Preprocessor, Personal Home Page

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Frequently asked questions

What is PHP?

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in PHP.

What category of skill is PHP?

ESCO classifies PHP under the knowledge category, specifically in the software and applications development and analysis subcategory.

How transferable is PHP between industries?

ESCO tags PHP as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is PHP the same as Hypertext Preprocessor?

Yes — PHP is also known as Hypertext Preprocessor, or Personal Home Page. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn PHP?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands PHP and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.